2003 Seat Arosa vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa.

Because 1964 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Seat Arosa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Seat Arosa 1964 Vauxhall Victor
Make Seat Vauxhall
Model Arosa Victor
Year Released 2003 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 86 Nm 109 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 860 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 3560 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 45 L


 

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